Terence L. Williams

Terence L. “Terry” Williams, age 86, of Beaver Dam, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

A graveside service for Terry will be at Highland Memory Gardens in the Town of Trenton, Dodge County, Wisconsin, on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. James Wendt officiating.

Terry was born on June 1, 1940, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, to Richard and Norma (Grebel) Williams. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1958. Through the years, he enjoyed meeting his classmates for their monthly get-togethers. Terry served his country in the United States Army Reserve. Terry worked at Monarch Range and later dedicated many years of his working life to Fox Lake Correctional Institution, where he served as a supervisor until his retirement in 1995.

Terry was united in marriage to Susan Shockemoehl-Shepard at First Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam. Together, they built a life centered around love, family, and the joys of raising their blended family. They enjoyed vegetable gardening and took pride in their work. Their marriage was filled with cherished memories and companionship, and they remained devoted to one another until Susan’s passing in June of 2026.

Terry was an enthusiastic Green Bay Packers fan, and his love for the green and gold was unwavering. The family has enjoyed being season tickets for four generations, making many memories together. Whether celebrating a victory or enduring a tough loss, Terry remained a loyal supporter of his beloved team. In his later years, Terry was proud of donating his widespread Packer collection from over the years to the Packer Hall of Fame.

Terry is survived by his children, Rachel (Steve) Saunders of Janesville and Theodore (Jill) Williams of Waukesha; grandchildren, Laura, Angela, Ian, Alex, and Spencer; five great grandchildren; sisters, Diane (Glenn) Wood of Appleton and Marlene Hayes of Milwaukee; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Crystal; step daughter, Molly; and great grandson, Elijah.

Terry will be remembered for his sense of humor and his love and dedication to his family.

Thank you to Clearview and Common Heart Hospice for the care that was shown to Terry.